LOCAL charities could receive a huge cash boost thanks to a Northwich Guardian giveaway.

MORE than 100 people were killed or injured in drink driving incidents in Cheshire over just three years, new figures show.

Some schools will see an expected 300 per cent rise in energy costs.

NORTHWICH library is to remain closed to the public until late September for stabilisation work and further structural investigations on the building.

THIS CHARMING detached period cottage just outside Wilmslow comes with plenty of character but also a hefty price tag.

FOUR vehicles were seized near Pickmere Lake yesterday for obstructions as police tackle parking issues and anti-social behaviour at the beauty spot.

A RAPIST who assaulted a woman as she slept to him, a drug dealer and a prolific shoplifter are just three of the Cheshire defendants to appear in court over the past week.

MEET Uggy, Poppet and Bella, three dogs from Cheshire Dogs’ Home looking for the pawfect family to call their own.

Peover Superior known as Over Peover, is just six miles from Northwich and three from Knutsford.

HS2 really is the gift that keeps on giving, isn’t it. But not in a good way.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 14.

A GIFTED craftsman has carved a rewarding career out of a passion for nature.

ONE of Specsavers’ first female store directors is fundraising to give back to the unit where she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

A FLOOD prevention group in Northwich has called for urgent action to mitigate against further "catastrophic" floods in the town.

MEMBERS of Guardian Camera Club have shared some photographs taken around Cheshire capturing the wildlife and summer colours.

VISITORS will be mitten when they meet some new arrivals at Tatton Park farm.

HOLIDAYMAKERS are being warned of ‘illegal’ parking scams at Manchester Airport during the busy summer season.

A CHARITY event featuring Happy Mondays dancer Bez has been moved to a new date and venue in Northwich.

POLICE officers in Wincham have thanked members of the public for assisting them after a tree fell across the road last night.

There are few things to look out for in tyres when setting out in very hot temperatures.

TO tackle anti-social behaviour in Pickmere, police have imposed a second dispersal order in the area.

TWO sisters who achieved a life-long dream to open their own café a year ago have been left heartbroken after a fire destroyed their beloved business.

A 29-YEAR-OLD man has avoided an immediate prison sentence after he displayed ‘drunken violence in a busy pub’.

EVERY month, local councils conduct hygiene inspections of businesses where food is handled or served.

PETROL prices have seen another drop this week - albeit by just 1p per litre.

SCONES with jam then cream or scones with cream then jam?

A HEARTBROKEN family have paid tribute to ‘the best brother, most amazing daddy and loving son’ after he took his own life age 34.

FITNESS is a way of life for many people with so many sports, activities and classes available to keep our energy levels up and our minds and bodies healthy.

The Freedom Fibre team are excited to announce their full fibre broadband roll-out in Northwich, Comberbach and Hartford, extending their current coverage of Cheshire.

AS temperatures are set to soar to 30C, people are being warned not to dive into open water to cool off.

It was announced that the UK would be hosting the Eurovision for the 2022 winners Ukraine.

A NORTHWICH man has been jailed after he raped a woman as she slept in bed next to him.

A BUS driver has asked for the backing of the public as strike action heads into a fourth week.

FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a large field fire in Tarporley this afternoon, Thursday.

FOOTBALL is back in force for our local teams this weekend.

A NORTHWICH man has avoided an immediate spell behind bars after he was found with a kitchen knife in public.

TOM Ford and his sister Emily have been selected to represent Great Britain in the European Rowing Championships.

A LEADING hotel brand is looking to fill more than a dozen jobs across Cheshire in a nationwide recruitment drive.

THIS coming weekend in Northwich promises to be filled with plenty of fun and activities for all the family.

PLANS for a three-year HS2 compound in Cheshire have been submitted to the council as Phase 2b of the high-speed rail project continues.

IF you need a strong cup of coffee and a good breakfast, where do you go?

FIREWORKS will be lighting up the Cheshire sky this weekend as Arley Hall hosts the third instalment of a pyrotechnic competition.

Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets.

A DRUG dealer from Northwich has been jailed after a police raid uncovered a quantity of heroin and cocaine he was intending to supply to the town’s residents.

A NORTHWICH man has appeared in court after calling a woman a ‘rat’ and a ‘tramp’ and embarking on four days of harassment against a man.

Live traffic updates as a crash between a lorry and a car is causing long delays on the M6 southbound in Cheshire.

NORTHWICH Rugby Club squad has been bolstered by the recruitment of two of the regions most promising young players.

THE Brunner Cup semi-finals take place on Saturday with two Mid Cheshire teams bidding to make the final on Saturday, September 10, writes David O’Brien.

MORE than 80 riders took on a 100-mile cycle challenge through the Cheshire countryside and raised £60k for charity.

THE hugely popular Krazy Races event will return to Northwich next year, it has been confirmed.